CORRECTIONS

A brief in Thursday’s Business section incorrectly reported the status of Tropicana Entertainment’s casino in Evansville, Ind. The casino is not an Indian casino.

UNLV ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE CAPSULES

LUKE SMITH, Men’s tennis — The only multiple individual NCAA champion in school history, Smith, who played singles and doubles for UNLV from 1994-97, won the NCAA singles and doubles titles in 1997. A three-time All-American and an eight-time combined conference first-team honoree, Smith earned all-league honors in doubles with four different partners.

IN BRIEF

BASKETBALL

Race fans could see traffic delays Saturday

Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Nevada Department of Transportation officials are encouraging those attending Saturday night’s Qwik Liner Las Vegas 350 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race to be aware of a local highway construction project and possible traffic delays.

This is best time for Breeders’ Cup future bets

Future book wagers embody the theory of betting a little to win a lot. So if you think you know the winner of an upcoming Breeders’ Cup race or the 2009 Kentucky Derby, I recommend you go right now and see John Avello, the race and sports book director at Wynn Las Vegas.

Handicapper backs Spartans

Despite a wounded knee that has him hobbling, Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has been lucky this season.

Deiro visionary behind LVMS

Southern Nevada race fans should know about Robert Deiro. Without him, there might not be a Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Ex-Rebel recalls NCAA title

In Australia during the early 1990s, teenage tennis prospects had two options if they wanted to continue their careers: Turn pro or leave home and go to college in the United States.

Rebels’ Clayton playing smart

Hidden away in Ely for training camp, Omar Clayton completed pass after pass as he took charge of the offense.

IN BRIEF

FOUR-YEAR TERM

Lawsuit opposes initiative rules

A group representing tip-earning casino workers went back to court Thursday to challenge Nevada’s initiative petition requirements, claiming rules enacted by lawmakers are onerous and unconstitutional.

Yucca fight reaffirmed

WASHINGTON — No matter what happens with the embattled director of Nevada’s Nuclear Projects Agency, the state will not give up the fight against Yucca Mountain, Nevada’s senators vowed Thursday.

Tatum throws tantrum in court

The teenager who pleaded guilty to shooting four high school students and two adults at a bus stop in December showed no remorse and had nothing kind to say Thursday prior to his sentencing.

Halverson to leave hospital, testify

District Judge Elizabeth Halverson is expected to leave temporarily the hospital on Tuesday to testify before a grand jury, which will be impaneled to hear evidence related to the attempted murder charges filed against her husband.

Volunteers sought to assist with event for homeless

Organizers of next month’s Project Homeless Connect are seeking volunteers and sponsors for the event, which aims to help thousands of the valley’s homeless find housing and jobs.

Mayor’s itinerary might be clue to arena plans

For those following Southern Nevada’s competing sports arena plans, here’s something to keep an eye on: whether Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman goes to Europe in October.

Titus puts focus on new jobs

State Sen. Dina Titus, a Democratic congressional candidate, on Thursday presented a plan she said would create jobs in Southern Nevada, largely through expanding the renewable energy industry.

Bye, bye, Blue

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday ended their eight-year Triple-A affiliation with the Las Vegas 51s by agreeing on a two-year player development contract with the Albuquerque Isotopes.

Flu vaccinations available

Flu season is around the corner and the Southern Nevada Health District wants to get residents immunized. The health district’s vaccine campaign starts Monday.

Witness: Simpson family photos target of sting

O.J. Simpson and auctioneer Thomas Riccio had talked for weeks about their sting to surprise some memorabilia dealers and retrieve hundreds of treasured Simpson family photos, Riccio testified Thursday.

Nudity demands deliberation

If you’re one of the legions of adults who frequent nudie shows on the Strip, I’d like to introduce you to a fun new drinking game. It’s called “Real, Fake, Uneven.” Figure out the rules for yourself.

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